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AUCTIONEERS, APPRAISERS
AND SURVEYORS.
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ON
cerned,
FRIDAY, the 16th March, 1928, commencing at 11 am. at Godown No. 51, Lower, The Hong Kong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon,
OXFORD DICTIONARY
NOTICES.
THE CHINA MAIL,
NOTICES.
THE HONG KONG ELECTRIC COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
THE HONG KONG & WHAMPOA DOCK CO., LTD.
No that
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the THIRTY-NINTH
'
COMPLETED AFTER TO
YEARS.
COSTS OVER $250,000.
CRIME IN EGYPT.
SELF-GOVERNMENT ÎN".
PRACTICE.
IMPORTANT DOCUMENT.
7,950, as against 7,062 in 1028, i.e., an increase of 888 crimes." This ingenuous remark might de- lude the simple into believing. that 7,950 was the total number of crimes committed in Egypt, whereas it really denotes the
London. "Zyxt" is the last An important document has number of crimes reported to the JOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN will be held at the Company's the final volume of the Oxford doubt be used by the outside been taken. This is an important ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING word in words-the final word in been issued at Cairo which will no police in which some action has the ORDINARY YEAR- P. Buildins, on though Tinstructions to sell, by Public BKS, 1 held in the offer or 16th fored of hall official hunting for statistics HE Underaigned have received LY MEETING of SHAREHOLD- 16th March, 1928, at 12 Noon, for ed and in the printer's hands, of self-government by Egyptians, no intention to deceive, a White- Auction, for account of the con- the Company, 2, Queen's Buildings, port of the Directors together with more than 1,300 people for more tish provincial inspectors. This might in this case be misled into
Hong Kong on TUESDAY, 20th
a Statement of Accounts to 31st than seventy years. March, 1928, at Noon, for consi-December, 1927, and electing Direc
is a report on the public security serious error. deration of the Directors' Report tors and Auditors.
"Zyxt" is a very old Kentish of Egypt for 1927 sent out by For anyone acquainted with the and Statement of Accounts for the
word, meaning thou seest. Other Mahmud Fahmi el Kelsy Pasha, provinces of Egypt knows that an The Register of Members of the words in the last volume include head of the Public Security De- immense amount of crime passes year ending 31st December, 1927.
Company will be CLOSED from "wush," meaning to make a soft partment.
undetected. Further on we read The SHARE REGISTER and 3rd March, 1928 to 16th March, rushing sound; "wifle," meaning Intending tourists need not be that out of these reported crimes TRANSFER BOOKS will be 1928, both days inclusive, during to wave, to swing: "whutter," the alarmed at the increase of crime 57 per cent. were "temporarily CLOSED from the 14th to the 20th which period
of sound of flapping wings; "woop," admitted in this report, the stric-filed." which means that the March, 1928 (both days Inclusive). Shares can be registered. meaning a convulsive sobbing, and tures on the inadequacy of the offenders escaped unpunished.
By Order of the Board of
"zooid," which is something re- police and the minimising of cases In attributing the blame for By Order of the Board of Directors,
sembling an animal but not one. of murder, arson, and theft with this state of affairs Kelsy Pasha Directors,
The making of the Oxford dic-violence. For the ways of the states candidly that the type of tionary is one of the romances of tourist are confined to Cairo, a men recruited for the provincial English literature. Before its Nile steamer, and certain up-river police is quite unsuitable; he ad- vast scope it is declared that Dr. hotels, whereas this report is mits that 75 per cent. of them are Samuel Johnson's effort pales into mainly concerned with the pro- illiterate. insignificance. It is asserted that vinces only, and, except for cer-
A Quantity of MISCELLANEOUS GOODS
Comprising:
Wire Rope, Canned Goods. Sulphur Paper, Flat Iron, Angle Iron, Sublime, Iron Ware, Tinplates,
Window Glass, etc.,
and
38 Cases and 3 Bundles Wine
1 Case Boor.
15 Cases Gin.
WANTED. European Nursery Governess wanted for child of nine. Peak district. No teaching required. Apply Box No. 534, c/o at Godown No. 17, The Hong Kong "China Mail."
FOR SALE,
4 Cases Tobacee Leaf, 2 Cases Cider.
& Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd., Kowloon.
135 Kegs Wire Nalls (more or less damaged). and
R. M. DYER,
Chief Manager.
Hong Kong, 6th March, 1928..
GREEN ISLAND CEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE 99th ORDINARY ANNUAL
ERS in the above COMPANY will
GIBB,
no .Transfor
LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.,
Agents. Hong Kong, 24th Feb., 1928.
A
THE HONG KONG ELECTRIC .COMPANY, LIMITED,
TOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN N that an
it will be the most complete tain details, Cairo and Alexandria authority on the meaning and are excluded altogether.
For the information of visitors
derivation of English words in In criticising a comparatively HONGKONG HEIGHTS existence.
youthful venture in self-govern- Two of its editora have died ment, the honest Englishman will EXTRAORDINARY since the work was commenced. (be sympathetic and fair-minded. be held at the Offices of the Com- GENERAL MEETING of the Com-Sir James Murray, who began it. He will not demand that Egypt, the following list of some of the pany, St. George's Building, Chater pany will be held at P. & O. Build- and Dr. Henry Bradley, who work within a few years of its Declara-highest points on the Island - and FOR SALE-Four Show Cases in at Godown No. 6.. The Hong Kong Road, Victoria, Hong Kong, oning, Victoria, in the Colony of ed on it continuously for twenty-tion of Independence, shall have Mainland is published:— first-class order and condition; & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., WEDNESDAY, the 21st day of Hong Kong at 12.10 o'clock in the seven years. It has cost $250,000 reached that standard of public March, 1928, at Noon for the pur-afternoon on FRIDAY, the 16th to produce, part of which has been security which obtains in the Glass sides and ends, removable (Ltd.. Kowlon..
more civilised States of Western plate glass shelves. Apply Box
pose of receiving a statement of day of March, 1928, for the pur-raised by public subscription.
The present editors of the dic Europe. But he is entitled to accounts and the report of the pose of considering, and if thought No. 530, c/o "China Mail."
Directors for the year ended 31st fit, passing the following Resolutionary are Dr. W. A. Craigie and read Kelsy Pasha's report, and to tion as an Extraordinary Resolu- C. T. Onions. Dr. Craigie was select certain passages of it for December, 1927.
professor of English at the criticism, in doing which he is "That the capital of the Com- University of Chicago and acquir-following the example of the
American background. Arabic Press in Cairo. "pany be increased from its pre- which is likely to be of great im-
ed an
Undetected Offences.
FOR SALE.-One brass "Hang Ming" pan of the Chinese Han Dynasty with automatic springa. Price $1,000.00 Apply Box No. 487, c/o "China Mall."
One Bale Paper (more or less damaged). Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS., Auctioneers Hong Kong, 15th March, 1928.
THE i
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YOUR VISITING CARDS neatly and promptly printed.--"China Mail" Office, No. 3a, Wyndham St., Telephone Central 22.
HOME TUITION.
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STEVENAGE, Within an hour from London. In healthy neighbourhood. SCHOOL' for GIRLS and SMALL BOYS. A few Boarders received in the House of the Principal. Individual enre and attention. For Particulars Apply to:
MISS RUTH CULLEY
(Camb. Higher Local). (Camb, Teachers' Diploma). MISS GERTRUDE TURNER
(National Frodel Higher
Certificate).
UNDERWOOD TYPEWRITERS
Small 3-Bank Portable Model New 4-Rank Portable Model and
Standard Office Machines
Ever: Size always in stock Suitable for all requirements.
- SOLE AGENTS
Queen'e Building,
THE TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from |TUESDAY, the 13th March, 1928,
until WEDNESDAY,
Tin tradersigned have received March, 1928, both dy the 21st
Auction
ON
SATURDAY, the 17th March, 1928, commencing at 11 am
at their Sales Room,
Duddell Street.
1 Feather Press.
1 Electric Motor and Switchgear
SHEWAN, TOMES & CO.,
General Managers. Hong Kong, 1st March, 1928.
THE HONG KONG FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD.
-1BHP., Single Phase, 200 NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. Volts,
1 "Sachsenwerck" Eléctric Motor KW, 12.3 II.P., 260/350 Volt, 1.450 Revs. per minute. 2 Coils Electric Copper Wire,
NRA, SWG 18.
3 Cases Clocks,
I Case Aluminium Pots.
pers.
10 Sun Helmeta,
34 Tins Expanall's Wood Filler. 13 Cash Boxes.
33 Iron Tower Bolts.
Managers, together with a State- ment of Accounts for the year end- ed the 31st December, 1927.
The SHARE REGISTER and TRANSFER BOOKS will be CLOS ED from the 12th to the 26th March, 1928, both days inclusive. JARDINE, MATHESON
tlon:-
"sent capital of $3,000,000 (Hong "Kong Currency) divided into portance in regard to the popu The Pasha begins his report "300,00% shares of $10 each to larity of the dictionary in the with the words: "The number of i
crimes committed in 1927 was "$6,000,000 (Hong Kong CurUnited States.
"The time for any prejudice! "rency) divided into 000,000 "shares of $10 each and that againat "Americanism," is past," "such additional shares shall he said recently. "They have al- ready proved their value as addi- "rank in all respects pari passu "with the original capital of the lions to the English tongue wher-I
ever it is used. It is in phrases made up of common nouns and verbs that the inventive genius of the American tongue most dis- plays itself. ·
"Company."
Island. Victoria Peak `
Feet.
1823
Signal Station
1774
Mt. Parker
1734
Mountain Lodge
1726
The Eyrie
1725
Peak Hotel
1305
Taikoo Sanatorium
-1000
Mt. Davis
877
Bowen Rd. (Alterbeds)
297
Mainland.
Talmoshan Kowloon Penk
8124 1971.
"I am 80 Years the 28th of February, This Year. I am Happy to Say That I am Enjoying
Such Good Health After Taking
The Poo On Chinese Herbs.”
AND NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that a further HE FIFTY-NINTH ORDIN.Extraordinary General Meeting of
Shareholders will be held at the
ARY GENERAL MEETING of the Company will be held at the
"No doubt many of these might same place at 12.30 o'clock in the be described; as slang, but they omeas of the
on afternoon
MONDAY, the have a way of rising out of this Mr. J. G. Beret, whose address is had a recurrence of the old troubles, undersigned On
R. F. D. Box 17A, Modeste, says: and I think this is just great, as I MONDAY, the 26th March, 1928. Second day of April, 1928, for the character and taking their place "He is glad to tell the people the was 80 years old the 28th of Febru at Noon, for the purpose of re-purpose of considering and, if in serious discourse and writing."wonderful results he received from the ary (1922) and have excellent health. Poo On Chinese Herbs. His story fol- I am happy to say I am enjoying 31-Pairs, Boots, Shoes and Slipceiving the Report of the General thought fit, confirming the above Resolution as a Special Resolution.
lows:-" live in Emporia Kansas, such good health as the result of tak Was a pioneer there; even lived there ing the Poo On Chinese Herbs. AND NOTICE IS HEREBY Important nuwe witnesses, it is before Kansas was a state. Several FURTHER GIVEN that a further stated, have volunteered to give years ago I developed the symptoms these herbs which are simple and Thousands have been made well by Extraordinary General Meeting of evidence at the forthcoming and pay. My feet swelled and some harmicas-Cough,
times my right leg was twice its nor-Rheumatism,
throat trouble, the Company will be held at the peal of Oscar Slater against his mai nize.
Nervousness, Malaria on MONDAY, the conviction for the murder of Missstipation, had considerable gas, and dicitis, Piles, Constipation, Bladder, also suffered with con- Hay Fever, Ulcerm, Tumour, Appen place same Second day of April, 1928, at 12.10 Gilchrist at Glasgow in 1908, for bloating of the stomach, It was diffi o'clock in the afternoon or so soon which he served 19 years' penal took medicine and other things to try digestion, Dropsy, Stomach Trouble, cult for me to move about much I Blood-Poison, Eczema, Gastritis, In- Bright's Diseases, Diabotes, thereafter as the above Meeting servitude.
and relieve this but nothing, helped. Kidney, Catarrh, Chronic, Private and shall have terminated for the pur-
Then my son-in-law and daughter many other diseases, pose of considering and, if thought
Commander R, D. Binney, after who lived here in Modesto wrote me fit, passing the following Resolu- nearly two years as executive off-to come out. And in the spring of |tions, 'namely; —
1920 I came to Modesto. I now live cer of the battleship "Royal Sover
on the South Sunset Boulevard road, "That the Directors be; and eign," is leaving to take up an ap- the last place this side of the Tuolumne Yeo Feo Lun, Chinese Herbalist, Man- "they are hereby authorised, to pointment in China, having been Lumber Co.'s ranch. Shortly after I aging Director. "capitalise the sum of $1,500,- posted to the depot-ship "Tamar" came, here i began to feel pretty bad, Main Office: Modesto, California. "000 profits of the Company In 1923-26 Commander Binney was Chinese Home told mo. of the Poo On Hong Kong Ofice: 62A Queen's Road
Herbs and what they were "standing to the credit of the on duty at the Australian Navy doing. So I decided to give them a Entrance: 68, Queen's Road C.
trial. As "Company's Reserva Fund and to Office, Melbourne.
soon as I began to take Office Hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 12 p... them the improvement was noticeable.
1.30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday a.m. to 3 p.m.
42 Padlocks.
124 Trunk Locks, *
396 Drawer Locks.
17 Electric Horns.
2 Cases Cigarette Boxes.
6 Boxes Hosiery Needles.
11 Drums Celit,
9 Druma Fixem.
27 Electric Excess Indicators.
21 Pieces Black Sateens.
1 Case Books.
3 Bags Paraffin Wax.
I Chae Quaker Oats.
180 Brass Valves.
ard
& CO., LTD., General Managers, The Hong Kong Fire Insurance. Co., Ltd.
Hong Kong, 5th March, 1928.
HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
THE SECOND EXTRA RACE MEETING will be held (wen-
A Quantity of Confectionery, and ther permitting) at Happy Valley
Miscellaneous Goods.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.,
Auctioneers, Hong Kong. 15th March, 1928:
ON
DODWELL & CO. LTD. SATURDAY, the 17th March, 1928,
Ground Floor.
Opposite Ferry Wharf,
Tel. 1080 Central.
PHOTO-SUPPLIES
Kodaks and Cameras.
Filme, Plates and Papers, etc. Developing, Printing and Enlarging. ZIESS and BUSCH FIELD GLASSES
Price Moderate.
A Trial Order is Soiletted,
A. SEK & CO.
Tel. No. C. 3459. 26A, Des Voeux Road, C., Hong Kong.
NOTICE
TO SHIPOWNERS, MASTERS & AGENTS.
The Yuen Wo Seamen's Institute always has men available to ship as watch- men, seamen, &c.
Our men
are employed
by the leading passenger lines. We guarantee "satis- faction.
Please phone or call: K.661-No. 2, Saigon Straet, Yaumali or
C.2560-No. 36. Tung Man Street.
at 12 o'clock Noon,
at their Sales Room, Duddell Street. One Studebaker Motor Car- 5 Seater.
One Cadillac Motor Car-7 Seater. in good condition. On View on Day of Sale. Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS..
Auctioneers, Hong Kong 13th March, 1928.
on SATURDAY, 17th March, 1928, commencing at 2.30 p.m. The first bell will be rung at 2 p.m. The charge for admission to the Public Enclosure will be $1 for all persons including Ladies.
Soldiers and Sailora in uniform
half price.
Members are advised that they must show their Badges to obtain admission to the Members' Enclo-
sure.
1.
Each member has the right to 2 introduce 2 non-members to the Members' Enclosure, tickets for whom can be obtained from Messra, Linstead & Davis at $5 each up to Friday, 16th March,
1928.
The charge for admission for Ladies to the Members' Enclosure will be $2. Each member THE Undersigned have received can obtain, upon application to the instructions from the Official Secretary, Badges for admission of Receiver, Supreme Court, to sell 2 Ladies free of charge. by Public Auction,
ON MONDAY, the 19th March, 1923, commencing at 11 am.
at the godown of Yuen Mow Hong (in Bankruptcy), Praya, Kennedy Town.
248 Bags Rice.
1991 Bags Bitter Nuts.
174 Bags Fertiliser.
25 Cases Shells.
3 Bags Iron Nuts.
1
3 Cases Hide Cutting.
177 Cases Cloves.
6 Bags Shelled Peanuts.
36 Bags Sago.
5 Bags Fish Maw.
25 Cases Purifying Liquid.
220 Bags Powder.
-3 Cases Feather.
Terms: Cash on Delivery.
LAMMERT BROS.
Auctioneers.
Having Returned from Japan
MRS. INAGUCHI
MASSEUSE
HAS RESUMED PRACTICE AT 6 ASHLEY ROAD,
KOWLOON.. Telephone K. 754, -
Bookmakers, Tie Tac Men, etce- tera, will not be permitted to operate within the precincts of the Hong Kong Jockey Club during the Race Meetings.
Hong Kong, 12th March, 1928.
"allot to the members holding "shares of the Company as on "the 1st day of July, 1928, in rea- "pect of the net amount capitalis- "ed fully paid shares of the Com- "pany of equivalent nominal "value in the proportion of one "share for every two shares of "the Company then held by such "persons respectively and that "auch shares so allotted shall rank for dividends as from the "1st day of July, 1928."
"That if, on such distribution "is aforesaid, any person would "be entitled to a fraction of a "share, the Directors shall, in "lieu of issuing fractional certi- "ficates, cause the whole share "to be allotted to a person or "persons to be named by the "Directors and such share may, "at such time as the Directors "think fit, be sold and the pro- "cceda, diatributed amongst the "porson entitled to the fractions "making up the share." Dated the 3rd day of March, 1928.
By Order of the Board; GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.,
Agents.
A REAL BARGAIN.
THE OLD ORIGINAL
CHEFOO STAMPS
UNUSED GENUINE SPECIMENS
$2.00 per set of 6 stamps.
Cash must be sent with order to Bor No. 519 c/o "China Mal
NOTICES.
FANLING
HUNT
STEEPLECHASES.
EASTER MEETING.. Saturday, 31st March, 1928.
DRAFT PROGRAMMES
ENTRY
and
FORMS for the EASTER MEETING to be held on Saturday, 31st March, may be obtained from Dr. F. PIERCE-GROVE, Alexandra; Buildings, ENTRIES closé before NOON, Wednesday, 20th March, 1928.
NOW Is the time. The hatching sea- son has come. Don't waste time and money on Chinese poultry. Buy White Leghorn eggs and hatch them. In 6 months' time your pullets will be lay- ing. The White Leghorn is the most beautiful and the best layer of all breeds. Our nga are from birds of the famous Barron-Tancred 260-300 egg strain. Also strong, lively weak- old chicks, pullets and cockerels for sale. Right prices. Apply to POUL TRY SPECIALISTS' CO.. Importers and Brooders of pure-bred American and Australian Poultry, 6. Duddell Street, ground floor. Tel No. C.4453.
-- LESSONS.IN. CHINESE,
A
MR.
¡R. LI'ION FUN begs to state that he has hoon n tonchor of Chineseto Europican Officers and Merchants in Hong Kong for. more than twenty years, that he has had considerable experience in training students for examinations in Chingae, and, holds first-class' certificates,
"Persans" wishing to study tho Chinose language are requested", to communicate with him at No:-1 Praya, East, first floor,
Terms noderate.
and
Shortly after the swelling all left my
THE POO ON CHINESE HERBS CO.
C. (1st Floor).
legs, and gas left my stomach and Evening Hours: 0.30 pm. to 8 p.m..
my bowels were just regular
ят
could be. The last herbs I took was
in October, 1920, and I have never
by appointment only. European Lady in Attendance.
NOTICE
OF REMOVAL.
مع
Whe ave This Day Removed into
more Commodious Premises--The
whole Building situated in 3a,
Wyndham Street and the Corner of Wellington
Street -Exactly
opposite our Old Building.
THE NEWSPAPER ENTERPRISE, LTD.
PROPRIETORS OF THES
CHINA MAIL,
Hong Kong. 1st February, 1928.
BA, WYNDHAM STREET.